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Texas Tech University investigated a report of an active shooter, which was determined to be a swatting hoax.

Swatting, the act of making false reports to elicit a large police response, is a growing problem nationwide.

Experts say stronger laws, harsher penalties, and better tracking technology are needed to combat swatting.

Texas Tech confirmed a false report of an active shooter on the campus Wednesday afternoon was consistent with what it described as a series of "swatting" incidents at universities and school across the country.

The university released the following statement via social media shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday:

"A short time ago, Texas Tech University received a report of an active shooter on campus near the Architecture Building. Texas Tech Poli

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